Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following que...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 22 to 29.

One way of finding your future occupation in Germany is by pursuing a dual vocational training programme. Such programmes offer plenty of opportunities for on-the-job training and work experience. Programmes usually last between two and three and a half years and comprise theoretical as well as practical elements. You will spend one or two days a week, or several weeks at once, at a vocational school where you will acquire the theoretical knowledge that you will need in your future occupation.

The rest of the time will be spent at a company. There you get to apply your newly acquired knowledge in practice, for example, by learning to operate machinery. You will get to know what your company does, learn how it operates, and find out if you can see yourself working there after completing your training.

This combination of theory and practice gives you a real head start into your job. By the time you have completed your training, you will not only have the required technical knowledge, but you will also have hands-on experience in your job. There are around 350 officially recognised training programmes in Germany, so chances are good that one of them will suit your interests and talents. You can find out which one that might be by visiting one of the jobs and vocational training fairs, which are organised in many German cities at different times in the year.

Employment prospects for students who have completed a dual vocational training programme are very good. This is one of the reasons why this kind of training is very popular with young Germans. Around two- thirds of all students leaving school go on to start a vocational training programme.

Question 22. In which paragraph does the writer show the number of high school leavers attending a dual vocational training program in Germany?

A. Paragraph 3        B. Paragraph 1                        C. Paragraph 4                        D. Paragraph 2

Question 23. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Opportunities and Prospects in Germany

B. Higher Education curriculum in Germany

C. Dual Vocational Training System in Germany

D. Differences between theory and practice in Germany

Question 24. The word “occupation” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by ____________.

A. job                        B. experience                        C. life                                D. chance

Question 25. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ____________.

A. machinery                B. knowledge                        C. practice                        D. company

Question 26. In which paragraph does the writer mention a technical knowledge requirement?

A. Paragraph 1        B. Paragraph 4                        C. Paragraph 3                        D. Paragraph 2

Question 27. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as purposes of dual vocational training programmes?

A. theoretical knowledge                                B. technical knowledge

C. interpersonal communication skill                        D. practical working experience

Question 28. The word “hands-on” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.

A. practical                B. theoretical                        C. technical                        D. experimental

Question 29. Which of the following statements best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A. Graduates of dual vocational training programmes have few challenges in finding employment.

B. Job opportunities for those who took a dual vocational training are enormous.

C. School leavers find it easy to get jobs while they possess a dual vocational qualification.

D. Students completing a dual vocational programme may face difficulties in finding jobs.